Child sexual exploitation, confirmed, sequela

This code represents the confirmed sequelae of child sexual exploitation, indicating long-term physical, psychological, or behavioral health issues directly resulting from the abuse. It is used when the exploitation has been definitively established and its lasting impact on the child's health is being addressed.

Apply this code when a child or adolescent presents with chronic health conditions, mental health disorders, or developmental delays that are medically documented as direct consequences of confirmed child sexual exploitation. This is appropriate for follow-up care, ongoing therapy, or management of persistent issues related to the past trauma.

• Requires definitive documentation of confirmed child sexual exploitation and its direct link to the current sequelae.
• Always sequence this code after the specific sequela (e.g., PTSD, depression, chronic pain) being treated.
• Do not use for suspected cases or acute presentations of abuse; reserve for confirmed, long-term effects.